Job title:
Contracts Lead
Company
John Wood Group
Job description
Job Description:Wood is recruiting for a Contracts Lead to join our Contracts function and play a leading role in supporting each of Wood’s strategic pillars which support our business strategy (Inspired Culture, Performance Excellence and Profitable Growth) including the acquisition of new business and new business types with an appropriate balance of risk and in accordance with Wood policies and governance framework. Applicants must have previous experience working with Middle East entities.High level the job objectives are, with limited supervision;
- Manage and prioritise contract review workload across supported business(es) in alignment with business(es) requirements
- Manage the application of relevant Group Legal and Commercial across the supported business, in conjunction with commercial lead(s)
- Assist / support the implementation of common ways of working to maximise value, gain efficiencies and minimise risk to Wood
- Responsible for providing direction, strategy, and leadership to direct reports (if applicable)
- Managing and maintaining key internal interfaces within supported business(es)
- SME in contract law and contracts related policies
Responsibilities:Manage, support, and deliver, under limited supervision:
- Functional activities within the assigned business(es) including drafting, review, and negotiation of:
- Confidentiality agreements / NDA’s in accordance with business needs
- Client contracts (bespoke and standard forms) including project specific contracts and MSA’s.
- Drafting and review of financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG’s, Collateral Warranties)
- MOU’s and exclusive arrangements
all in accordance with Wood’s group wide policies and approval processes.
- Reviewing proposed contract qualifications with other functions, as required, to ensure the balance of risk is appropriate for the associated services and remuneration mode.
- Providing overviews of contract T&Cs and associated issues to senior management and execution teams, as applicable.
- Provide guidance to the assigned business(es) on client contracting and negotiation strategies and terms and conditions.
- Engagement with other functions to identify strategies to avoid / mitigate risks associated with contract terms and Contracting Policy deviations.
- The provision of contractual interpretation advice, including financial instruments (Bonds / Letters of Credit, PCG’s, Collateral Warranties) to business, as required.
- Support and deliver the timely provision of commercial deliverables (e.g., bonds, PCG’s, evidence of insurance) in accordance with contract requirements and Wood Policies.
- Preparation, negotiation, establishment, and administration of Joint Venture and / or Partnering agreements.
- Develop and build internal relationships with stakeholders to become a business partner and trusted advisor.
- Provide input to commercial handovers to the execution teams for successfully awarded contracts.
- Drive continuous improvement across the function and look for innovative ways of working.
- Ensures that key relevant Contracts policies are understood and correctly applied within assigned business(es)
- Develop the functions skills and promotion of an environment of learning and empowerment.
- Ensure the timely provision of contracts input to the TGP process, tenders, and proposals, as required.
- Develop main contract flowdown requirements for PO’s and subcontracts, in conjunction with supply chain, as required.
- Supporting the pursuit of Wood’s assertive claims and/or defending claims against Wood, as required.
- Responsible for the day-to-day management of the assigned Contracts team members.
- Represent Wood in industry wide contracts initiatives, seminars, and workgroups
Qualifications:Qualifications:
- Degree required in one of: Law, Quantity Surveying or Business Degree.
- Legally qualified (preferred but not required).
Knowledge, skills and experience:
- Experience working within or with the Middle East in a similar role. (Required)
- Experience and proven track record of contract review, drafting and negotiation in a service company environment.
- In addition to undergraduate degree or equivalent work experience, the individual should have work experience in the industry which would allow understanding of and exposure to key contracting principles.
- Experience in the negotiation and set up of JVs, MOUs, bidding agreements and consortium agreements.
- Expert knowledge of contract terms, contract principles and drafting and compliance with contracting policies.
- Working knowledge of the Company Finance and HR systems.
- Awareness of all relevant corporate and project procedures.
- Excellent understanding of Client contract structures, principles, and policies.
- Contract experience with consulting, engineering and construction projects in at least one of the power, infrastructure, mining, environmental and / or oil and gas industries, EPC, EPCm, standard contract model forms (e.g., NEC, FIDIC, JCT and LOGIC or regional equivalents) preferably in both onshore and offshore environment.
- Relevant Client Facing Contracting Experience.
Personal attributes:
- Utmost integrity and excellent negotiating skills.
- Strategic thinker who can contribute to the management and improvement of the overall operation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Planning and organisational skills.
- Strong client (internal and external) focus and ability to build relationships and trust.
- Contribute to the overall continuous improvement process.
- Team player with a proactive attitude.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to work to deadlines.
About Us:Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people.Diversity StatementWe are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.
Expected salary
Location
United Kingdom
Job date
Wed, 23 Oct 2024 05:25:02 GMT
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